Cultures collide at a cricket match in this British drama that begins when an inner-city London team comprised of West Indian immigrants accepts an invitation to play a match in stuffy Snedington, an upscale country village, as part of their “Third World Week” celebration. The story is divided into three sections. The first introduces each team as they prepare for the match. Both teams have many internal clashes between their disparate members. The middle of the story chronicles the festival itself, as the members’ attempts to end racism and cultural misunderstanding only manage to increase it. Finally there is the match itself, in which the teams hash out their differences once and for all., A cricket match between British and West Indian teams is the setting of this poignant exploration of racial and cultural differences. Willie Boy: Norman Beaton. Godfrey: Robert Urquhart. Marjorie: Helen Lindsay. Derek: Nicholas Farrell. Stuart: Brian Bovell. Directed by Horace Ove., A black, inner-city London/West Indian cricket team is invited to a country village for a match with the locals, who are celebrating ‘third world week’. The West Indians, however, find their hosts less congenial than expected.
Q&A :
Q: Who are the main cast members in “Playing Away ” ?
A: The main cast includes Norman Beaton,Robert Urquhart,Helen Lindsay,Nicholas Farrell,Brian Bovell,Gary Beadle,Graham Whitlock,Nic Knowland,Caryl Phillips,Brian Skilton,Christopher Sutton.
Q: When Did the “Playing Away” Released?
A: The Movie “Playing Away” originally aired on 1988-04-01 and released in the year of 1986.
Q: What Languages are available to watch “Playing Away” ?
A: Is also available in eng language.
Q: Where to watch “Playing Away” ?
A: “Playing Away” is Avaiable on Netflix. as its Netflix Originals.
